The emergence of an illicit drug is causing concern for police in Adelaide, with one death and a number of overdoses already.
Methylenedioxypyrovalerone or MDPV has also been responsible for some users experiencing severe psychotic episodes.
“MDPV is particularly concerning as its effects are similar to methylamphetamine, but it is much more potent and therefore toxicity is much more likely,” a police spokesman said.
“In South Australia, MDPV has recently been sold as methylamphetamine, but at a reduced price.
“Users are referring to the drug as Scat Cat, 666 and Meow-Meow.”
While MDPV is active in small doses, larger amounts are often consumed, leading to a difficult comedown.
Users have reported massive urges to re-dose, followed by feeling extremely unwell.
Detective Superintendent Des Bray said short-term effects included rapid heartbeat, high blood pressure, nausea, stomach cramps, digestive problems, increased body temperature, chills, sweating headache and dizziness.
More severe effects can include paranoia, confusion, psychotic delusions, violent behaviour and suicidal thoughts.
“The manufacture, trafficking and supply of illicit drugs are serious offences and cause serious harm to the community,” Supt Bray said.
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